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Eucerin Moisture Boost Serum for acne-prone skin

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Eucerin Moisture Boost Serum

Average

  • HighCombination Skin Fit
  • AverageEffectiveness
  • ExcellentSafety

Works for acne-prone skin; other moisturizers fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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Lovi Assistant explains

  • Highly suitable for your combination skin, this serum utilizes Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin for moderate moisturizing and plumping effects, while Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate offers antioxidant and anti-acne support for your blemishes.
  • The humectant action of Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate effectively hydrates and plumps the skin, complementing the antioxidant and anti-acne benefits of Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate.
  • The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing Sodium Hyaluronate.

How to apply

  • Use your moisturizer twice a day in your AM and PM routines. Apply it daily to help keep breakouts under control.
  • Apply after your cleanser and toner, and make sure to use your SPF right after in the morning.
  • Gently spread a small amount of moisturizer over your face using soft motions. Let it absorb into the skin for a minute before getting dressed or applying makeup.
  • Apply on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra moisture. This keeps your combination skin balanced without feeling heavy.
  • Avoid the eye area and do a patch test before your first use. Stop using if you feel any irritation.

People Say

★4.6Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviews

Based on a very large amount of data, this serum is highly praised for its lightweight, water-gel texture that provides immediate and intense hydration, leaving skin feeling plump and smooth. It also layers well under makeup. Some users, however, report experiencing dryness or irritation, potentially due to the alcohol content and fragrance.

Highlights

  • Lightweight texture Mostly Mentioned
    • “absorbs instantly”
    • “non-greasy finish”
    • “silky water-gel”
  • Intense hydration Often Mentioned
    • “cool drink of water”
    • “deeply quenched”
    • “instant moisture boost”
  • Makeup compatibility Sometimes Noted
    • “layers well”
    • “smooth canvas”
    • “no pilling under foundation”
  • Skin plumping Sometimes Noted
    • “smoother fine lines”
    • “bouncy skin feel”
    • “fresh and plump”
  • Alcohol content Sometimes Noted
    • “strong alcohol smell”
    • “dried my skin”
    • “stinging sensation”
  • Fragrance sensitivity Rarely Noted
    • “scent is too strong”
    • “perfume lingers”
    • “irritated sensitive nose”
  • Pilling issues Rarely Noted
    • “balls up”
    • “pills under cream”
    • “flakes off”
  • Sticky finish Rarely Noted
    • “tacky residue”
    • “sticky to touch”
    • “feels glue-like”

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Questions and answers

How well does Eucerin Moisture Boost work for acne-prone skin?

Eucerin Moisture Boost Serum works for acne-prone skin, though other products fit it better because they use ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to give optimal hydration and control excess oil without overwhelming oiliness.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009Drug Research, 2017

Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for acne-prone skin?

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate supports your blemishes by helping to manage breakouts and oil, while Sodium Hyaluronate and Glycerin keep your skin soft and hydrated without causing irritation. For acne-prone skin to get an even better fit, a moisturizing treatment needs ingredients like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid that provide great hydration and texture improvement while helping to control excess oil.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

What does Hyaluronic Acid do for acne-prone skin?

Hyaluronic acid helps acne-prone skin by soothing irritation, calming redness, and keeping the skin balanced without clogging pores. When combined with targeted ingredients like zinc oxide, it may also help reduce breakouts.

Biomedicines, 2025Drug Delivery, 2017

What does Glycerin do for acne-prone skin?

Glycerin helps keep acne-prone skin hydrated and calm without clogging pores or feeling heavy. It supports the skin barrier so it stays soft and smooth while handling everyday treatments.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019

Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for acne-prone skin?

This serum goes in the evening routine, placed after cleansing and before moisturizing. Putting treatments in the evening provides simplicity and extra safety around sun exposure, though some may also be used in the morning or twice a day.

Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?

You can use this serum with retinol by applying the serum first to hydrate your skin and then following with your retinol treatment. This approach helps keep your skin comfortable and is unlikely to cause irritation.

How often should I use this serum?

This treatment is used in the evening for acne-prone skin, following your cleansing toner and before your moisturizer. To fit this skin type best, a product of this type needs lightweight hydration alongside soothing ingredients and anti-acne support.

Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for acne-prone skin?

This serum is unlikely to cause breakouts on acne-prone skin, as it contains sodium ascorbyl phosphate to help manage blemishes and has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients. However, because other products may fit this skin type better, acne-prone skin generally needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that target blemishes without feeling heavy.

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009Drug Research, 2017

Can I use this serum around the eyes or on my body?

This serum is safe to use around the eyes or on the body, as it has a very gentle formula without harsh ingredients. However, because skin thickness varies significantly across different body areas, products used there often need lighter or heavier textures depending on how much moisture that specific spot requires.

Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002

Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol denat).

What the research says

  • Topical combination of 5% sodium ascorbyl phosphate and 0.2% retinol reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 29.28% at 4 weeks and 63.10% at 8 weeks, outperforming either agent alone.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

  • Combined ascorbyl palmitate and sodium ascorbyl phosphate treatment significantly reduced facial sebum secretions in healthy female volunteers compared to a placebo control over 90 days.

    Drug Research, 2017

  • Hyaluronic acid extracts are safe and efficacious products for skin repair when used in tissue regeneration alone or in combination with herbal or Western medicine.

    Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015

  • Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011

  • Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.

    Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022

  • Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.

    BMC Oral Health, 2019

  • The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.

    International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001

  • Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.

    Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012

  • Topical application of 5% vitamin C cream significantly improved global clinical scores, increased skin microrelief density, and induced elastic tissue repair in photoaged skin compared to excipient control in healthy female volunteers.

    Experimental Dermatology, 2003

  • Ascorbic acid 2-glucoside gel significantly reduced gingival melanin pigmentation after 4 weeks compared to placebo in 73 subjects with symmetric pigmentation.

    Journal of Periodontology, 2009

  • Topical application of VC-IP cream twice daily for 8 weeks reduces periorbital wrinkles in female subjects compared to a placebo cream.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

Ingredients

Water, Alcohol Denat, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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